SENIORS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SENIOR YEAR 

DATES & DEADLINES

1st Semester

2nd Semester


NCAA

If you plan on playing sports in college, students are responsible for registering with the NCAA 

Students are responsible for making sure their classes are NCAA-approved.  All NCAA-approved classes will have a green check mark next to the class in the FMHS Course Guide.   Visit with your counselor or Jenny Wolf if you have any questions.

SENIOR CHECKOUT & REQUIRED STEPS





GRADUATION & REHEARSAL



GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & PROFICIENCY

25 Credits 

PROFICIENCY PLANS FOR GRADUATION

English 470 or above

Math 500 or above

If you wish to retake your SAT test during your Senior year, you need to schedule it HERE 

SAT or ACT Help 

Score a 2 or higher on an AP exam.

Complete a CMU or CMU Tech course with a C or above.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

Score a 31 or higher.


FMHS will be hosting the ASVAB test on February 22, 2024 at 8AM!


Use this link to register.

ACT WorkKeys Test

Gold, Silver, Platinum, Bronze

Ask your counselor about this test.

SAT or ACT Help 

Click HERE to fill out the form if you are doing the Capstone presentation. 

College Bound Students

Military Bound Students

ASVAB & Recruiter Information 

Take the ASVAB test to qualify for enlistment in the military.  Click on ASVAB above for more information or see Ms. Hoffa in the library.

This is also an excellent tool for career exploration.

Talk with your counselor if you need help connecting to a certain branch of the military.

Work Force Bound Students

Need help creating a resume? Try this resume builder.

Utilize the Mesa County Workforce Center for job hunting and career development opportunities.

Talk to your counselor or Ms. Hoffa in the library about career exploration field trips, job shadowing opportunities, internships, & apprenticeships.


SWAP  (SCHOOL TO WORK ALLIANCE PROGRAM)  SWAP puts together a Youth Career & Resource Fair every year.  This is open to all students across the Grand Valley.

You can also contact the SWAP team at 970-254-6011 if you have any questions.

TRANSCRIPTS, COLLEGE & FINANCIAL AID

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts for students still attending Fruita Monument can be obtained electronically through Schoolinks.

Setup SchooLinks

Click here to Access Your Transcript In SchooLinks

Graduation Requirements & How To Read Your Transcript 


SCHOOLINKS & COMMON APP

YOU MUST ADD YOUR COLLEGES TO SCHOOLINKS 

SchooLinks is where you can access your transcripts, look for careers, and apply for colleges and scholarships.  

You can also watch the video on getting started with Common App on the College & Career tab.

FAFSA

What is the FAFSA form?  

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.  You must apply for aid every year, but with the right information in hand, it's easy.  Please see Ms. Hoffa in the library if you need assistance. 


Browse this guide for help on filling out your FAFSA form. 

Scholarships

Here are some scholarships to check out.  

Scholarships offered to students will be posted in SchooLinks as they are turned in to the FMHS staff.  Most are updated after the new year.

Application guide for first-time students.webm

GETTING STARTED WITH COMMON APP 

LINKING COMMON APP TO SCHOOLINKS

SchooLinks is where you can access your transcripts, look for careers, and apply for colleges and scholarships.  


Click on Jostens to shop all your graduation needs.  Please order no later than Spring Break.

Yearbooks

Class Jewelry

Graduation Packages

Yearbook Ads

Letter Jackets

Custom Spirit Wear